The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41: Three Years Ago

Chapter 41: Three Years Ago

(Aria’s POV)

“That elderly she–wolf was your grandmother?” I asked, staring at Dominic in disbelief.

The memory suddenly flooded back to me. Three years ago, I was leaving the university campus after a guest lecture on rare herbal remedies. The day had been unusually hot, and I was hurrying to catch the bus when 1 noticed a small crowd gathering near the gate.

An elderly she–wolf had collapsed on the sidewalk. Her silver hair was in disarray, and her face was pale with a bluish tint that worried me immediately. What shocked me more than her condition was how people

reacted.

No one was helping her.

Some passersby even had their phones out

recording the scene while whispering among themselves.

“She’s faking it for attention,” I heard someone say.

“Probably trying to scam young wolves,” another added.

My wolf had bristled beneath my skin at their callousness. Without hesitation, I pushed through the crowd and knelt beside her.

“Ma’am? Can you hear me?” I’d asked, checking her pulse. It was weak but present.

Her eyes had fluttered open briefly, silver–gray eyes surprisingly like Dominic’s, though I hadn’t made the connection then.

I’d called emergency services immediately. While waiting for the ambulance, I’d pulled out my small herbal emergency kit. I always carried basic remedies with me – a habit my mother had instilled in me. I’d prepared a quick tincture to stabilize her heart rhythm, which I suspected was the issue.

When the ambulance arrived, I’d insisted on accompanying her to the hospital. I stayed until the doctors assured me she was stable, never learning her name or family.

“If you hadn’t mentioned it today, I might have forgotten about it completely,” I admitted to Dominic. “It wasn’t anything special – anyone would have helped.”

“But no one else did help,” Dominic pointed out, his silver–gray eyes intense as he navigated through the morning traffic. “Only you.”

Realization dawned on me slowly. “So that’s why you’ve been helping me? Because of what happened three years ago?”

Dominic glanced at me with a small smile. “I guess so…”

But something in his tone suggested there was more to it than simple reciprocity. My wolf perked up curiously, but I pushed the thought away. After getting this explanation, my uneasiness finally settled. His help made sense now – he was repaying a debt, nothing more.

Soon, the car pulled up outside Silver Leaf Herbalists. I hurriedly thanked him and reached for the door

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Chapter 41 Three Years A.

handle.

“Thank you for the ride,” I said, eager to escape the confines of the car and the confusing feelings his presence stirred in me.

As I stepped out, the car window rolled down. Dominic leaned across the seat, one arm resting casually on the steering wheel. His slightly open collar gave him a wild, casual appearance that made my breath catch.

“Aria, see you tonight,” he said.

The words were ambiguous, but now that we lived across from each other, we really would see each other every day. I stood stunned for a moment, then nodded quickly.

“Drive safely,” I managed to say.

Dominic waved lazily as the window slowly rose. Then the car sped away, leaving me standing there with my heart beating uncomfortably fast.

“Aria?”

I jerked at the sound of my name. Turning around, I saw Jason Hart standing not far away, a frown creasing his forehead. He was wearing his usual lab coat, his light brown hair neatly combed.

Suddenly remembering the herbal exhibition tickets he’d given me yesterday, I quickly rummaged through my

bag.

。

“Jason, I’ll give you these tickets back,” I said, finding them at the bottom of my purse. “I’m sorry, but I don’t

think I can make it.”

Jason’s gaze flicked to where Dominic’s car had just been. “Is that guy your mate?”

The question startled me. I shook my head quickly. “No, he’s just a friend.”

Something like relief flickered across Jason’s face. “Do you have a mate?”

I hesitated, realizing what he was really asking. “I’m mated, but in the process of severing my bond.” Jason’s eyes widened in surprise. “You’re…severing your mate bond?”

I nodded, watching his expression shift through several emotions.

“Is that so…” he said, visible disappointment on his face. He forced a smile, clearly about to say something else, but was interrupted.

“Aria!”

My heart tightened at the familiar voice. I turned with a frown to see Alexander standing by his car across the street, staring at me with intensity.

After not seeing him for several days, I noticed he looked tired – subtle dark circles under his amber eyes that his expensive suit and perfectly polished shoes couldn’t disguise. Despite my resentment, my wolf stirred slightly at the sight of our mate.

Jason nodded, his expression wary as he glanced between me and Alexander. “Of course. If you need anything…”

I gave him a grateful smile before walking toward Alexander, steeling myself for the confrontation.

“What are you doing here?” I asked coldly when I reached him. “How did you know where to find me?”

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